Out of position warning

The Out of position warning detects when the front passenger is seated in an abnormal position that may affect airbag deployment. If the front passenger is detected to be in an out-of–position state, the front passenger air bag ON/OFF indicator may change to OFF, indicating that the front passenger airbag is deactivated.

When this occurs, a warning message appears on the instrument cluster for several seconds, and an audible warning sounds.

Operating condition(s)

  • When the front passenger is detected to be in an out-of-position state while driving above 10 km/h (6 mph).

Off conditions(s)

  • When the front passenger returns to a proper seating position.

  • When the OK button on the message is pressed, the warning message stops immediately.

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  1. The front passenger's seating posture is unsafe. Please sit up straight.
NOTE

  • Even if the warning stops, it may occur again after a certain period of time if the front passenger remains continuously in an out-of-position state.

  • The passenger air bag ON/OFF indicator is displayed regardless of vehicle speed.

The out of position warning may detect the front passenger as being in an out-of-position state under the following conditions:

  • Close proximity to the airbag: when the front passenger leans too close toward the dashboard.

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  • Feet on dashboard: when the front passenger places one or both feet on the dashboard.

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Limitations of Out of position warning

The Out of position warning may not operate properly or may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:

  • A human-like object is placed on the front passenger seat.

  • The front passenger’s face or body is obscured.

  • The front passenger is wearing bulky clothing or headwear.

  • The front passenger is holding a large or bulky object (such as a box or a large bag).

CAUTION

  • Depending on the airbag system applied to your vehicle, the front passenger airbag may not deploy in certain out-of-position situations to prevent further injury.

  • Out of position warning is a supplemental safety feature only. It may not detect all types of improper seating postures. It is the occupants’ responsibility to maintain a proper seating position at all times regardless of the warning system.